Month: July 2026

As the 40th anniversary of Falk School approaches, we're excited to share an important milestone in the school's history: a refreshed brand that reflects both its legacy and its vision for the future.  Over the past year, Falk School gathered feedback from students, families, staff and community partners to better understand what makes the school so special. The overwhelming response told…

Sometimes, the most meaningful outcome is knowing you have a trusted path forward when life changes.  For parents Kelly* and Ryan,* establishing a custody and visitation agreement felt nearly impossible. Every conversation ended in frustration, and finding common ground seemed out of reach. Hoping for a better way forward, they turned to Child and Family Services Community Mediation Center (CMC)…

Over the past several weeks, the Residential Program team helped to celebrate an incredible season of educational milestones with children in our care. From elementary school moving-up celebrations to middle school promotions, each event marked an important step forward in a child's educational journey.  While each ceremony celebrated academic achievement, it also highlighted the meaningful relationships children have built with the team that…

When children move from one home to another in foster care, the process can feel overwhelming or, even in some cases, demeaning. That’s how Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, felt when he turned 18 and was removed from his foster home, given only a garbage bag for all his belongings.   After nearly forty years, Rob and his family decided to foster children of their own. When the children showed…